Watercolor Drama for Sketchers

The Why, How and Where of Lights and Darks​Laurie Richards​Sunday, February 11, 2018, 10am - 2pmSan Miguel de Allende

Are you unsure how best to apply watercolor to your sketch so that it enhances your drawing? Do you sometimes feel your watercolor is dull, overworked, and lifeless? The key to adding drama, punch, light, energy, form and interest to your drawing is to focus on VALUES.

VALUE is the lightness and darkness of your paint

In this workshop, we'll:Explore example sketches to understand WHY attention to value makes such a big difference. ​Learn HOWto make beautiful lights and darks with your watercolors. ​Discover WHEREto apply lights and darks in your sketches, so the end result has punch, light, and drama.

Laurie Richards had completed a career in cross cultural education and information technology when she began writing and illustrating children's stories. Given her love of technology, Laurie initially worked extensively in digital art, yet use of traditional art materials and urban sketching came later. In this workshop Laurie shares her love of teaching and her enthusiasm for watercolor with others who love to sketch.

Laurie is also available for one-on-one consultations if there's something specific in your watercolors you'd like to address. Please contact her directly to schedule an appointment.

Watercolor Drama for Sketchers

Laurie RichardsSunday, February 11​10:00am - 2:00pm​Home of Laurie Richards in Colonia San Rafael

Price: $500 pesosIncludes lunch Bring a beverage if you wish​Please pay at the door but RSVP below​Class size limited to 8If workshop is full, you may sign up for same workshop held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018

​CLASS DETAILS:1. We will provide a David's delicious homemade pizza lunch mid workshop; if you do not care for or cannot eat pizza, please bring something else.2. Please bring a drink if you want something other than water3. Please bring your normal sketching and water color materials, as well as a sketchbook with a few of your sketches4. Bring your enthusiasm and desire to have fun! Oh, and bring your workshop fee of $500.